Based on what you have told us, we have these suggestions.
While this is not a substitute for personalised, professional advice, we hope it is a useful starting point.

Your Area

Your local council is: Dover District Council
Website: www.dover.gov.uk
Main telephone number: 01304 821199 (Monday to Friday: 9am – 4pm)

Your county council is: Kent County Council
Website: www.kent.gov.uk
Main telephone number: 03000 41 41 41 (Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm)

Temporary Accommodation is intended to provide safe and suitable short-term housing for people and families who meet the council’s eligibility criteria.

Shelter advises that if you’ve been offered temporary housing that is not suitable:

  • Accept the offer even if you do not want to live there.
  • The council can stop helping you if you turn it down.
  • You have 3 weeks to ask for a review. You may be able to get free legal help.

    • Shelter

    Shelter offer comprehensive advice on Temporary Accommodation and your rights:
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